October 15, 2019 —Hanover, New Hampshire, Aug. 2, 2018—Kendal at Hanover has once again been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to using renewable energy.
“Kendal at Hanover remains committed to purchasing only 100 percent green electric power,” says Dean Sorenson, Director of Facilities. “That means all electricity consumed on this property comes from renewable energy sources, like solar and wind.”
The EPA first recognized Kendal at Hanover as a Green Power Partner in April 2014 through its renewable energy certificate program. “These organizations are helping to support the development of new renewable generation capacity nationwide, while also helping to protect the environment,” the EPA states. ”Using green power is an easy and effective way to reduce the environmental impacts of your electricity use.”
Dean says that Kendal at Hanover’s purchase over the past year of 5,582 MWh of green electricity had a beneficial environmental impact similar to:
- Growing 98,695 trees per year for 10 years, or
- Taking 811 cars off the road for one year, or
- Not using 8,952 barrels of oil.
The EPA also has recognized the town of Hanover, New Hampshire, as a Green Power Partner for its efforts to reduce the risk of climate change through the use of 100 percent green electricity from renewable resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, eligible biomass and low-impact hydroelectric generation.
Dean notes there are many ways you can help save energy at work and home:
- Turn off appliances not in use (dryers, washers, ovens, stoves…).
- Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
- Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Ride share.
- Use the bus.
- RECYCLE—paper/cardboard/plastic/steel cans/aluminum cans.
- Use a clothesline to dry cloths—weather permitting.
- Unplug the power-hungry wall chargers—electronic devices are no. 1 in power consumption increases.
- Close the shades to a room or corridor to keep sun from heating the building to save on air conditioning costs.
- Drive a high MPG vehicle.